Fried crispy tofu cubes, chunks of shiitake and vegetables are braised in ginger sauce, dark soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, Sriracha and sesame oil.
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Tofu and shiitake in soy ginger sauce
Side Dish
Soy sauce and gochujang eggplants
Eggplant slices are seared in sesame seed oil then braised quickly in a mixture of soy sauce, gochujang (Korean chili paste), shallots and garlic.
Cook time: 7 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Hot spring egg (onsen tamago)
Traditionally cooked in hot springs in Japan, these soft boiled eggs have custard-like whites and runny yolks.
Cook time: 12 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Blanched napa cabbage salad
The bottom half of a head of napa cabbage is cut sliced thickly, blanched in salted water and tossed with a savory dressing made with sliced scallions, minced ginger, garlic and chilies.
Cook time: 3 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Soy sesame scallion noodles
A simple meatless noodle dish that you can enjoy for breakfast, as a snack or a side dish. Boiled Asian noodles are tossed with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar and toasted sesame seeds, then topped with sliced scallions lightly fried in sesame seed oil.
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Cabbage and mushroom pancake
A cross between Japanese okonomiyaki and Korean pajeon, shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced mushrooms and scallions are stirred in batter and lightly fried on both sides until a crisp crust forms.
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Mushroom and rice curry
A one-pot and one-bowl meal for non-meat eaters, or a side dish for omnivores (it's especially good with grilled meat or chicken).
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Potatoes and green beans salad
Potatoes and green beans are boiled, drained and tossed with crumbled tinapa (salty smoked fish) soaked in spicy oil.
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Crispy cauliflower with chili lemon sauce
Cauliflower florets tossed with egg white, salt, pepper and potato starch are deep fried until crisp then drizzled with homemade chili lemon sauce.
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Mashed roasted squash (calabaza)
Squash cubes are roasted until soft and caramelized and, while hot, mashed. Butter, salt, pepper, herbes de Provence and cream are stirred in to complete this lovely side dish.
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Garlic butter corn and green beans
A tasty and colorful side dish that cooks in 15 minutes. Pair it with grilled meat or seafood, or roasted chicken or turkey.
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
5-minute green beans and mushroom salad
How do you cook a delicious vegetable side dish in five minutes? You use the microwave oven. Recipe for my easy chili ginger vinaigrette is included.
Cook time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 people